Cheap graphic card that does the job

[green gaint]

Hello, friends

i need some advise,

What would be a entire level graphics card for a budget build, but still run the newer games, like COD4,Crysis,Fallout, Rainbow 6 etc.?

This is my 2nd built rig, the first rig was only a basic computer to do normal day to day task. I am current building this rig for lite modern gaming and day to day task. I am on a budget as well. I still waiting for some of my parts to come in, via mail. I will be assembling soon. I was thinking on a ATI.

My spec are

Mobo- Asus m3a78-T http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131331
Cpu -- Amd x2 7850 BE (overclocked) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103678
Mem--- G.skill 4 gb 2x2gb ddr2 1066 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231166
Cpu heatsink-- arctic freezer 64 pro http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185125
HD-- Seagate SATA 500gb http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148221
Case antec 900
OS-- Window XP (will get Vista HM premium later)


All advise and input will be greatly thankful

 

[Mrbumbum]

ati 4770 for $100 will do fine.

what resolution and what power supply do you have.

 

[Annisman]

I second the 4770, it is a fantastic card and cheap too.

 

[mcnuggetofdeath]

third vote for the 4770. awesome performance, low power, cheap. Ive yet to be able to find one on newegg though, so good luck.

 

[AKM880]

forth vote for the 4770.

 

[IH8U]

Or a 4850 for $110
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102832

 

[Bluescreendeath]

I second the 4850, it is a fantastic card and cheap too.

 

[AKM880]

IMO if the 4850 is only $10 cheaper, has a bit better performance I'll go for it. Looks like all the 4770's are sold out.

 

[Annisman]

Yea, you should have nabbed a 4770 when they came out, I made my brother buy one for his rig two days after they were released, by then they had even dropped 10 dollars.

 

[marco324]

4850 Use code VGA5271 for 10% off! $75 AR Free S.T.A.L.K.E.R: Clear Sky game

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161259&ref=dynamitedata.com


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[cybergunkoo81]

Vote fifth for 4770

 

[ahslan]

4850 ftw

 

[green gaint]

PS--master cool 500w http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171031

As for resolution, i have no ideal.

 

[marco324]

that psu looks good for a 4850 18a on 2 lines 12w x 18a = 216 watts i think

 

[Dustpuppy]

360w/12v -> 30 amps total

You're golden.

 

[edeawillrule]

Best 4850
512mb HIS IceQ4 Radeon HD 4850 Turbo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161244

 

[green gaint]

thanks guys

For pulling through and answers my questions

I will choose the 4850 or the 4770 which ever i get the best deal on, that's the one i will run.

Just receive the rest of my parts in the mail, this even. Will be up and running in no time. The mobo that i have is missing the start up disc and drivers so i have the load them from Asus web site, "only downfall". Another through is Asus tech. support is the greatest, always answering my phone calls.